An inmate in a Northwest Georgia county jail took his own life.  Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats released the following statement on Thursday:

In the early morning hours of April 22, 2021 an inmate housed at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was found hanging in his cell by his bedsheet during routine cell checks. Jail officers cut him down and immediately began CPR. 911 was notified and EMS was dispatched. When EMS arrived the inmate, 41-year-old Lenesto Freeman, was released from custody and turned over to EMS for transport to Polk Medical Center. EMS and Polk Medical Center continued CPR and other life rescue medical practices, but were unsuccessful. While at Polk Medical, Mr. Freeman passed away.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an internal investigation into the passing of Mr. Freeman. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was notified and they stated there was no need for an investigation on their part since it was not deemed an in-custody death. Mr. Freeman’s next of kin have been notified by Coroner Norman Smith.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Freeman.
Sheriff Johnny Moats